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title: "T2510 - Provision of Catering Services at Belfast Zoo"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047171"
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buyer: "BELFAST CITY COUNCIL"
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# T2510 - Provision of Catering Services at Belfast Zoo

Buyer: BELFAST CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047171

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## Summary

The Belfast City Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of catering services at Belfast Zoo under the Concession Contracts Regulations 2016. The title of the procurement is 'T2510 - Provision of Catering Services at Belfast Zoo', falling under the restaurant and food-serving services category. Interested Economic Operators must submit their initial Expressions of Interest by 29th July 2024. The tender involves a contract value of £2,500,000 and includes various venues within the zoo offering indoor and outdoor dining options, with a contract period of 3 years and a possible renewal for an additional 2 years.

This tender by the Belfast City Council presents an opportunity for catering businesses to expand their operations by providing services at a popular tourist attraction. Businesses specialising in restaurant and catering services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, paving the way for interested parties to engage with the Council and showcase their capabilities. With a substantial contract value and renewal possibility, this tender offers a promising avenue for business growth and long-term partnership opportunities for qualified service providers.

## Notice

Belfast City Council require a Contractor for the provision of catering services at Belfast Zoo including the operation of the Zoo Cafe, the Tree Top Tearooms, the provision and operation of an additional unit at a central location within the zoo and the provision of events catering at the zoo.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Belfast Zoo is one of the city's oldest and best-loved attractions, celebrating 90 years in 2024. It is situated on the side of Cave Hill, with panoramic views across Belfast Lough. The Zoo Cafe offers indoor seated dining for up to 87 in the main restaurant and an additional 39 in the annex 'Party Room'. Generous outdoor seating is surrounded by mature trees with views of Belfast Lough. The Treetop Tearooms, the smaller of the premises is situated at the top of the zoo, with panoramic views of Belfast Lough and towards the top of Cave Hill. It can provide indoor seating for 25 , with ample outside seating for 80 and a large picnic area close by. The current additional catering unit (not provided by the Council) is a large kiosk offering hot drinks, ice cream and confectionary. It is located close to the playpark and lake and uses three-phase electric power.

Renewal: The contract period is for a 3 year period (36 months) with an option to renew for a further 2 years. It is anticipated that the contract will include a 12 month break clause. Belfast City Council reserve the right to extend this contract period if the economic operator can present a valid case to do so e.g. to allow for a return of investment on a capital investment proposal regarding the venues

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019027-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | £2,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BELFAST CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 8DJ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN06 Belfast |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services
- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2024 at 11:20 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019027-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
- https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk

## Provenance

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